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This 1955 Hudson Rambler is powered by a 350ci Chevrolet small-block V8 mated to an automatic transmission, and underwent a repaint and interior refreshment under previous ownership. The car has reportedly remained in California since new, and the seller has driven the car approximately 500 miles since acquiring it in early 2017. Recent work included an oil change, radiator flush, brake inspection, and fitment of new Coker wide-whitewall tires. This Rambler is offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car is thought to have been repainted in its original color under previous ownership and retains original-style glass throughout. The seller describes the body as being straight with a few paint nicks and scratches as highlighted in the gallery. Trunk lid panel fitment is said to be slightly off.

Per the seller, all exterior brightwork has been rechromed and shows well apart from two minor pitted areas on the side mirror and grille interior as highlighted in the accompanying walkaround video.

A detailed walkaround and driving sequence is shown in the 24-minute video above.

Seats and door panels have been recovered in non-factory vinyl and striped fabric, though the original cut lines reportedly remain. Lap belts were installed by a previous owner. Noted issues include an intermittent fuel gauge as well as an inoperable temperature gauge, horn, clock, and radio. The parking brake is not functioning, the carpet is torn near the gearshift lever, and the interior window felts need replacement.

Auxiliary instruments for oil pressure and temperature have been integrated into the steel dashboard, while a tachometer is mounted in the ventilation control panel. The odometer indicates 66k miles, though total mileage is unknown. The seller is in possession of the ignition key, but not the door or trunk keys.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 was installed under previous ownership and is finished to match the exterior, as is the radiator. An electric pusher fan supplements the belt-driven unit and the seller says the engine runs cool on the road, but will run hot if left to idle. A radiator flush and oil change were recently performed, and the braking system was checked. A leak can be heard at the exhaust manifold according to the seller.

The condition of the steering and suspension components can be viewed in additional photos below along with the rest of the undercarriage.